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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Fielding Estate Winery is back as the Official Sparkling Wine & Cider Partner and the Official Sparkling Wine of Victory Lane
BEAMSVILLE, ON and TORONTO, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - The 37th annual event taking over Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto, July 18-20, 2025. Curtis Fielding, President of Fielding Estate Winery and a former NASCAR PINTY'S SERIES driver began racing at the age of 18 in his hometown of Minden, Ont. He is happy to bring Fielding Estate Winery's Traditional Method Sparkling Brut back to the Toronto Honda Indy Winner's Circle for the fourth consecutive year. The winery is celebrating its' 20th year of producing award-winning small lot wines and is pleased to welcome Indy enthusiasts to the winery. Open year-round and just one hour from Toronto in beautiful Beamsville, enjoy stunning views of the vineyards and Lake Ontario. Fielding and his family love being at the track, "this event is one of Canada's best in a racing fan's social calendar! Once again, Fielding Original Craft Cider is the Official Cider Partner and will be served at the concession stands. On Sunday, July 20, podium finishers will share the Winner Circle celebrations and motorsport tradition with their Fielding Traditional Method Sparkling in hand. The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is an unforgettable weekend for the whole family. It's a fan-packed weekend of racing, interactive entertainment, food trucks, autograph sessions, and more. Including Fielding Original Craft Cider at concessions and Fielding Estate Wines poured in the Trackside Suites. For more information about Fielding Estate Winery, Fielding Craft Cider, and award-winning Traditional Method Sparkling Brut, tasting notes, recipe pairings, online ordering and summer events, including live music and 20th-anniversary celebrations, visit About Fielding Estate Winery Fielding Estate Winery is an award-winning, family-owned and operated winery celebrating 20 years of operation in 2025. Enjoy some of Ontario's finest VQA wines and craft ciders in an inviting atmosphere located in Beamsville on the Niagara Benchlands. Fielding's Muskoka-inspired wine lodge is nestled at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment, offering stunning views across the winery's vineyard to Lake Ontario and Toronto's skyline.
Cision Canada
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Pedal for a Purpose: Ride the Track 2025 Opens the Toronto Indy Circuit to Fuel Kids Across the GTA
In partnership with Exhibition Place and Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, The Children's Breakfast Club invites the public to cycle for a cause TORONTO, July 3, 2025 /CNW/ - The Children's Breakfast Clubs has announced Ride the Track 2025, an exciting opportunity for Toronto families and community members to cycle the iconic Toronto Indy track while raising funds to fight childhood food insecurity. In partnership with Exhibition Place, Canada's premier destination for events and entertainment, and Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, Ride the Track 2025 will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, transforming the legendary Exhibition Place circuit into a family-friendly event in support of The Children's Breakfast Clubs, a Toronto-based nonprofit that provides over 10,000 hot meals to children every week. Attendees will experience a ribbon-cutting ceremony with appearances by professional hockey player Mikyla Grant-Mentis, Toronto City Councillors Anthony Perruzza and Brad Bradford, and Member of Parliament Michael Ma. All proceeds from the event will support breakfast and lunch programs in underserved communities across Toronto and the GTA, helping fuel better learning, health and futures for families. "This is more than a ride — it's a movement," says Zubeda Nanji, Executive Director of The Children's Breakfast Club. "Every child deserves a nutritious meal to start their day, and this event helps make that possible." "Offering the community such a unique experience while supporting The Children's Breakfast Clubs is something our team is incredibly proud and honoured to do," said Jeff Atkinson, president of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. "We are thrilled to once again open the legendary Toronto Indy track to the public while contributing to such a vital cause." "We are delighted to host Ride the Track 2025 and continue our partnership with these two impactful organizations," said Don Boyle, CEO of Exhibition Place. "Bringing the community together to support such an important cause is a privilege and we are happy to be able to offer such an experience to the public." Ride the Track 2025 will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, starting at 5 p.m. For more information and to register, visit with options for families, schools, community groups, and sponsors. About Ride the Track 2025 Ride the Track is a first-of-its-kind community cycling event giving the public rare access to ride on the iconic Toronto Indy Track at Exhibition Place. Open to all ages, the event raises funds for The Children's Breakfast Club — helping provide hot, nutritious meals to kids across Toronto and the GTA. This year's event brings together families, local leaders, and special guests for a day of movement, connection, and purpose. About The Children's Breakfast Clubs The Children's Breakfast Club is a Toronto-based nonprofit providing healthy meals, educational programs, and community support to children across Southern Ontario. With over 40 years of service, the organization now delivers more than 10,000 meals per week, helping fuel brighter futures for the next generation. About Exhibition Place Established in 1879 and located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, the award-winning Exhibition Place is Canada's largest entertainment venue, hosting 2,029 events and attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario's economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sports, festivals, recreation, culture, and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada's largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Automotive Building LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the site. About Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is a world-class motorsports festival which takes place annually on a 2.874-kilometre (1.786-mile), 11-turn temporary circuit using the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario in downtown Toronto. The event features many attractions, food trucks, interactive displays and activities, and supports local charities. Your Ontario Honda Dealers Present Free Fan Friday which offers general admission courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association through a voluntary donation to Make-A-Wish® Canada. Since 2010, event fundraising has raised over $1 million for charity. As one of Ontario's largest annual sporting events with the first race held in 1986 first known as the Molson Indy, it has become a prestigious meeting place for some of the world's fastest race car drivers including past NTT INDYCAR SERIES champions like Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Alex Palou and Will Power as well as Canadian racing greats Scott Goodyear, James Hinchcliffe, Greg Moore, Alex Tagliani, Paul Tracy, Jacques Villeneuve, Robert Wickens and more. Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto is owned and operated by Green Savoree Toronto, ULC, whose affiliates also promote three additional INDYCAR SERIES races: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding (Feb. 28 - March 2, 2025), The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the All-New 2026 Passport (July 4-6, 2025) and Grand Prix of Portland (Aug. 8-10, 2025).
CBC
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
98 Degrees, The Commodores added to lineup for CNE concert series
The Canadian National Exhibition has revealed its final lineup of headliners for its free nightly concert series, adding iconic boy-band 98 Degrees and Motown group The Commodores to the list of headliners. The concert series kicks off Aug. 15 as part of the annual fair, with a performance from Shawn Desman at the Bell CNE Bandshell. The 146-year-old event held at Exhibition Place features rides, whacky carnival foods, shows and exhibitions over 18 days. Other headliners include Loverboy, July Talk, Bishop Briggs, Dean Brody, and Marianas Trench. The series wraps up on August 31 with a Soca Night concert featuring a variety of performers from Trinidad and Tobago.
CBC
12-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Road closures near Exhibition Place coming Saturday for 10K marathon
If you're looking to visit Toronto's waterfront near Exhibition Place this weekend, you might want to plan ahead. Roads in the area of Lakeshore Boulevard West will be closed Saturday morning to make way for a 10K marathon. Eight thousand registered runners and 250 children participants are expected to be at the Under Armour Toronto 10K event, hosted by Canada Running series, police said. The following road closures will take place from 4:00 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m., police said. Lakeshore Boulevard from Bathurst Street to Windermere Avenue. Fort York Boulevard between Fleet Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Strachan Avenue between Fleet Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. "Motorists can expect delays in the surrounding area and are encouraged to use alternate routes," police said. Drivers can still access Sunnyside Park and Beach, Palais Royale, The Boulevard Club, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344 and the Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club by using the eastbound curb lane on Lakeshore Boulevard W. from Windermere Avenue to Net Drive, police said. HMCS York, Coronation Park and Ontario Place can be accessed through Stadium Road across Remembrance Drive, they added. The 80 Queensway bus will divert both ways on Parkside Drive to Howard Park Avenue, Roncesvalles Avenue and The Queensway. It will not stop at Parkside Drive, the Toronto Transit Commission said.
CBC
14-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Residents split over proposed priority bus lane on Dufferin Street
City considering removing all on-street parking on Dufferin from Eglinton Avenue W. to Dufferin Gate Loop A proposed city plan to install a priority bus lane on Dufferin Street is getting a mixed response from residents, with some saying they don't want to lose their parking spots and others saying the plan is needed to improve congestion in the area. The City of Toronto held a virtual town hall on Tuesday about the project, which would see permanent bus lanes installed on a 7.1-kilometre stretch of the street from Eglinton Avenue W. to King Street W. "What we saw in the data is that Dufferin is congested, Dufferin is slow and Dufferin needs to be better," said Philip Morse, senior project manager for the city's transportation services. All on-street parking — including paid, overnight permit, and unsigned spaces — may be removed between Eglinton Avenue W. and Dufferin Gate Loop, though accessible spaces will be retained. The 29/929 Dufferin buses serve over 40,000 riders, according to the city's website. Buses on Dufferin take 65 per cent longer than the average vehicle travel time and only 55 per cent of buses arrive on time, the website says. The bus lane would help meet the city's needs during the FIFA World Cup 2026 and other events happening at Exhibition Place, Morse said. Marked in red, the lanes would be shared with Wheel-Trans, school buses, emergency vehicles and bicycles. If city council approves the project this summer, the lanes will be implemented between late fall and early 2026. Some residents say they need curb-lane access Several residents at the town hall said the plan favoured people attending the FIFA World Cup at the expense of locals. They said the bus lane will particularly hurt senior residents and families with young children who will now have to park further away from their homes. One caller said a contractor told them they need curb lane access to work on a home renovation project. The caller said he does not have a laneway or driveway. Morse encouraged the caller to complete a survey on the city's website so the city can review concerns for specific locations. "We are committed to making changes if our design doesn't work," Morse said. He added there is a street occupancy permit program when construction requires use of the curb lane that would apply if the bus lane is introduced. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, he said. Another resident asked whether the city had considered how many people will be affected who do not have driveway or laneway access. Morse said the city hasn't counted the exact number of houses yet as they are still looking for feedback on the proposed design. Another caller said the city's plan will push people into side roads, which could be unsafe. Morse said the city has identified some streets that may need "additional care" if the bus lanes are implemented. He said the city will collect data on these streets to see if there is an increase in unsafe behaviour and will implement solutions, such as speed humps, if necessary. It was unclear whether any of the residents at the town hall are part of the group Protect Dufferin, which has an online campaign and Facebook group against the proposed bus lane. CBC Toronto reached out to the group for comment. Supporters say city plan is long overdue While the town hall's question and answer period was initially dominated by people who were against the plan, later comments reflected a more even split as a number of residents voiced support. Several shared concerns about congestion on Dufferin and said bus service is notoriously slow and unreliable. Some said the bus lane plan should have been implemented decades ago. A few callers pushed back against comments that the city's plan prioritizes people outside of the neighbourhood, saying community members regularly use the bus. One caller said people are not entitled to parking on public land. He said Dufferin is a very unsafe street, and he would feel safer with a large lane next to the curb that is usually empty or otherwise used by buses operated by trained TTC workers. "I'm not in the least bit worried about the TTC. I'm worried about people flying up and down Dufferin in their BMWs going 80 kilometres/hour," said the caller. Coun. Alejandra Bravo, who represents Ward 9–Davenport, was not present at Tuesday's town hall, and her absence was questioned by one caller. CBC Toronto has reached out to Bravo's office.
